Along with Macon, the SBI is investigating council members Dan Wilcox and Pat Efird, a spokeswoman for the agency said.

A letter sent to authorities claims that Macon and Wilcox received money after voting for the town to buy and rezone property at an inflated price.

The letter also states that Efird also voted with Macon and Wilcox and then purchased real estate at a significantly reduced price. Efird said she doesn't think she purchased property at a reduced price.

Wilcox blamed the issue on politics. Wilcox and Efird are candidates in this year's mayoral race, along with former Mayor Ray Rothrock.

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